Comments on: 10 Tips to Never Get A Cold or Flu Again http://www.healthcareersjournal.com/10-tips-to-never-get-a-a-cold-or-flu-again/ Health Career News, Health Education and Health Info Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:49:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Colby http://www.healthcareersjournal.com/10-tips-to-never-get-a-a-cold-or-flu-again/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Colby Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:04:50 +0000 http://www.healthcareersjournal.com/10-tips-to-never-get-a-a-cold-or-flu-again/#comment-10 Nice list. My main weakness is what I eat. I do notice though that I usually get sick every other year. I'm not sure why. We have several people in our office who are constantly sick (I think they get it from their young kids). Nice list. My main weakness is what I eat. I do notice though that I usually get sick every other year. I’m not sure why. We have several people in our office who are constantly sick (I think they get it from their young kids).

]]> By: Sherri http://www.healthcareersjournal.com/10-tips-to-never-get-a-a-cold-or-flu-again/comment-page-1/#comment-8 Sherri Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:27:06 +0000 http://www.healthcareersjournal.com/10-tips-to-never-get-a-a-cold-or-flu-again/#comment-8 I suggest getting an annual flu shot to prevent the flu. Some people don't get it very often, but if you find yourself getting influenza each year, you need a shot. Flu complications will kill about 36,000 people this winter. If you're susceptible to the flu, you might want to talk to your doctor about the Pneumovax vaccination. Flu is a viral lung infection and weak lungs can leave you open to pneumonia. I've also noticed we tend to go through periods where we don't get sick for a long time and then get sick a lot. I personally believe (I have no scientific evidence) that we build up immunity to what's around us on a regular basis, and then we get sick when something new shows up. When you have kids, they bring a lot home from daycare, school and their friends so parents tend to catch stuff. Stress is also a nasty problem with your immune system. I was sick a lot when I worked in my corporate job, but since I've been laid off 4 years and have my own businesses and a part-time job, I have been significantly healthier. I've had only two colds and one mild case of flu (even with the shot) since. In the same period working in the corporate world I would have been sick at least 20 times. Don't discount what stress is doing to your body and especially your immune system. Eat right, exercise, wash your hands, but deal with the stressful issues in your life. That will make you healthier than just about anything else you can do. I suggest getting an annual flu shot to prevent the flu. Some people don’t get it very often, but if you find yourself getting influenza each year, you need a shot. Flu complications will kill about 36,000 people this winter. If you’re susceptible to the flu, you might want to talk to your doctor about the Pneumovax vaccination. Flu is a viral lung infection and weak lungs can leave you open to pneumonia.

I’ve also noticed we tend to go through periods where we don’t get sick for a long time and then get sick a lot. I personally believe (I have no scientific evidence) that we build up immunity to what’s around us on a regular basis, and then we get sick when something new shows up. When you have kids, they bring a lot home from daycare, school and their friends so parents tend to catch stuff.

Stress is also a nasty problem with your immune system. I was sick a lot when I worked in my corporate job, but since I’ve been laid off 4 years and have my own businesses and a part-time job, I have been significantly healthier. I’ve had only two colds and one mild case of flu (even with the shot) since. In the same period working in the corporate world I would have been sick at least 20 times. Don’t discount what stress is doing to your body and especially your immune system.

Eat right, exercise, wash your hands, but deal with the stressful issues in your life. That will make you healthier than just about anything else you can do.

]]> By: JB http://www.healthcareersjournal.com/10-tips-to-never-get-a-a-cold-or-flu-again/comment-page-1/#comment-7 JB Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:12:37 +0000 http://www.healthcareersjournal.com/10-tips-to-never-get-a-a-cold-or-flu-again/#comment-7 The best action is to have a strong immune system. Refrain from consuming sugar, being stressed. Consciously share love and care. receive the love and care of others. There are so many germs and bacteria around, it is ridiculous to try to "avoid' them all - and worrying about touching "dirty" shopping cart handles will only stress you out more. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables (fresh and in season), get adequate rest, be surrounded with love and care - and laugh regularly. Most of the rest is bull. The best action is to have a strong immune system. Refrain from consuming sugar, being stressed. Consciously share love and care. receive the love and care of others. There are so many germs and bacteria around, it is ridiculous to try to “avoid’ them all – and worrying about touching “dirty” shopping cart handles will only stress you out more. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables (fresh and in season), get adequate rest, be surrounded with love and care – and laugh regularly. Most of the rest is bull.

]]> By: Yasser http://www.healthcareersjournal.com/10-tips-to-never-get-a-a-cold-or-flu-again/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Yasser Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:38:42 +0000 http://www.healthcareersjournal.com/10-tips-to-never-get-a-a-cold-or-flu-again/#comment-6 Humid rooms kill me, it is my worse enemy. Drinking a lot of liquid (juices) is one of the best remedy if you get a cold. Humid rooms kill me, it is my worse enemy. Drinking a lot of liquid (juices) is one of the best remedy if you get a cold.

]]> By: Vijay http://www.healthcareersjournal.com/10-tips-to-never-get-a-a-cold-or-flu-again/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Vijay Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:58:05 +0000 http://www.healthcareersjournal.com/10-tips-to-never-get-a-a-cold-or-flu-again/#comment-5 Cold was a big problem for me a year ago.. Thank god it vanished without any major activity out there.. But above tips will definitely help not to get it again ;-) Cold was a big problem for me a year ago.. Thank god it vanished without any major activity out there..
But above tips will definitely help not to get it again ;-)

]]> By: Joseph Hirsch http://www.healthcareersjournal.com/10-tips-to-never-get-a-a-cold-or-flu-again/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Joseph Hirsch Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:46:58 +0000 http://www.healthcareersjournal.com/10-tips-to-never-get-a-a-cold-or-flu-again/#comment-4 very informative, thanks, maybe i wont get 6 colds a year anymore. very informative, thanks, maybe i wont get 6 colds a year anymore.

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